Ratatouille (2007) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?

Bontent's parent guide suggests Ratatouille is best for ages 6+. It's rated G. Ratatouille follows Remy, a talented rat with a passion for fine cooking who forms an unlikely alliance with a clumsy kitchen worker named Linguini. The film is rated G, though it features moments of intense animated…

Ratatouille is officially rated G. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 6+.

Ratatouille follows Remy, a talented rat with a passion for fine cooking who forms an unlikely alliance with a clumsy kitchen worker named Linguini. The film is rated G, though it features moments of intense animated peril, including scenes of a woman firing a shotgun at rats and intense kitchen-related threats…

The film contains fleeting, harmless references, such as a character mentioning they were fired for 'messing around' and a brief romantic moment involving a kiss. These are passing interactions that will likely go unnoticed by younger viewers.

The violence is moderate and stylized, primarily involving cartoon peril. A woman fires a shotgun repeatedly at rats, causing significant property damage, and there are intense scenes of rats being pursued or threatened with extermination. As this is a fully…

Language is very mild and infrequent, limited to two instances of the word 'hell' used within dialogue.

There is light, incidental usage of alcohol throughout the film, primarily depicted as wine served in a fine-dining restaurant setting.

The film touches on themes of prejudice, the pursuit of unconventional dreams, and the tension between family loyalty and personal ambition. These are handled thoughtfully and are appropriate for a family audience.

Ratatouille runs 111 minutes, directed by Brad Bird, released in 2007.

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